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How to Migrate from Jira to GitScrum?
How to migrate from Jira to GitScrum?
Migrating from Jira to GitScrum involves exporting issues, mapping workflows to Kanban columns, importing tasks, and transitioning your team. Export Jira issues as CSV, map fields to GitScrum tasks, configure board columns to match your workflow, and import data. Most teams complete migration in 1-2 days.
Migration steps:
- Export from Jira - Use CSV export for issues
- Audit data - Review what to migrate
- Set up GitScrum - Create organization and project
- Configure board - Create columns matching workflow
- Map fields - Match Jira fields to GitScrum
- Import tasks - Upload via import feature
- Set up automations - WIP limits, auto-assign
- Train team - Onboard to GitScrum
- Parallel run - Optional overlap period
- Complete migration - Archive Jira
Field mapping reference
| Jira Field | GitScrum Field |
|---|---|
| Summary | Title |
| Description | Description |
| Status | Column position |
| Priority | Label |
| Assignee | Assignee |
| Reporter | Creator |
| Labels | Labels |
| Epic | Label or separate project |
| Story Points | Custom field |
| Sprint | Label or column |
Workflow mapping
| Jira Status | GitScrum Column |
|---|---|
| Open/To Do | Backlog |
| In Progress | In Progress |
| In Review | Code Review |
| In QA | Testing |
| Done | Done |
Features comparison
| Jira Feature | GitScrum Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Jira Board | Kanban Board |
| WIP limits | Native WIP limits (1-15) |
| Automations | Auto-assign users/labels |
| Confluence | NoteVault |
| Jira standup | Team Standup |
| JQL | Search + filters |
Migration timeline
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 AM | Export data, audit |
| Day 1 PM | Set up GitScrum, configure board |
| Day 2 AM | Import data, verify |
| Day 2 PM | Train team, go live |
Common migration challenges
| Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|
| Custom fields | Map to labels or descriptions |
| Complex workflows | Simplify to Kanban |
| Historical data | Import active only, archive rest |
| Team resistance | Show simplicity benefits |
| Integration gaps | Evaluate alternatives |
What to migrate vs leave
| Migrate | Leave in Jira |
|---|---|
| Active issues | Closed issues (older than 6mo) |
| Current sprint | Historical sprints |
| Active epics | Completed epics |
| Team members | Inactive users |
Post-migration setup
| Setup | Why |
|---|---|
| WIP limits | Flow control |
| Team Standup | Replace Jira standups |
| NoteVault docs | Replace Confluence |
| Auto-assign | Workflow automation |
| Column subscribers | Notifications |
Benefits after migration
| Area | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Complexity | Simpler interface |
| Setup time | Faster configuration |
| Learning curve | Lower |
| Async standup | Native Team Standup |
| Documentation | Integrated NoteVault |